Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, MI
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Fifth Street, UAW Freeway, I 696 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Fifth Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Fifth Street | — | — |
| UAW Freeway | — | — |
| I 696 | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| Coolidge Highway | — | — |
| 10 Mile Road | — | — |
| West 10 Mile Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Fifth Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Oak Park, MI.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
335 ft
·
30 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Fifth Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
UAW Freeway
6
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
52 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
8
Keep slight right to continue on I-75 South to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-75 South to I-696 West
9
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile Road
11
Turn straight onto 10 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
10 Mile Road
12
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
13
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
14
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Highway
15
Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
351 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 9 Mile Road
16
Turn left onto Ridgedale Street
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ridgedale Street
17
Turn left
226 ft
·
17 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Flint, MI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Park, MI
The final approach into Oak Park, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oak Park, MI
Evening in Oak Park on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Fifth Street, UAW Freeway, I 696. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flint, MI to Oak Park, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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